Cariboo, BC — Planting Guide
Cariboo is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost is October 15, giving you a growing season of approximately 167 days.
At an elevation of 2,198 ft, Cariboo receives approximately 37.5 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 80°F with winter lows around 13°F. The predominant soil type is Podzolic Loam.
🌡️ Zone
5b (-15°F to -10°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
May 1
🍂 First Frost
October 15
📅 Growing Season
167 days
⛰️ Elevation
2,198 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
37.5 in
Cariboo, BC
Moderate season
167 days
Last Spring Frost
May 1
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167 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 15
Cariboo Soil Profile
Soil Type
Podzolic Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 5b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: May 1
First Frost: Oct 15
Soil & Growing Conditions in Cariboo
Soil Type
Podzolic Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (37.5 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
167-day frost-free season
Start warm-season crops indoors and focus on short-season varieties. Cold frames extend your season by 3–4 weeks in fall.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Cariboo
105 vegetables that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Cariboo.
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| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Sep 11 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 14 – Oct 2 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | May 15 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 10 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Aug 21 – Oct 16 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 28 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | May 8 | — | — | Aug 7 – Sep 25 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 17 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 3 – Aug 14 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 17 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 31 – Sep 25 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 18 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Oct 2 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | Jun 19 – Jul 24 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Aug 28 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Aug 14 – Sep 18 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 24 – Sep 18 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 3 – Aug 14 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Aug 14 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 24 – Sep 4 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 3 – Aug 14 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Jul 24 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Sep 11 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Aug 28 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 10 – Sep 4 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | May 15 – Jun 5 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 31 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 4 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 10 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Sep 11 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 24 – Sep 4 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Sep 25 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 19 – Jul 24 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Jul 24 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 17 – Aug 28 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 28 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Dec 3 – Feb 18 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | May 15 | — | Sep 18 – Oct 30 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 20 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Oct 30 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 28 – Oct 2 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 11 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 19 – Jul 17 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Aug 21 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | May 8 | — | — | Aug 7 – Sep 11 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 19 – Jul 24 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Jul 10 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 31 – Oct 16 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 24 – Sep 4 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 14 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Mache | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 17 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Sep 11 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | May 8 – Jun 5 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 19 – Aug 14 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Jul 3 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Jul 31 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 7 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 4 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 31 – Sep 18 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 10 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | Jul 31 – Sep 11 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 31 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Aug 21 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 20 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 25 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 4 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Oct 2 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 14 – Oct 2 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 17 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 3 – Aug 7 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | May 15 – Jun 5 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 17 – Aug 28 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | Jul 10 – Aug 14 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | Jul 31 – Sep 11 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 10 – Sep 4 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Jul 24 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 21 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jul 31 – Sep 18 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Mar 13 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 4 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 4 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Aug 21 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 31 – Sep 25 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 11 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 3 – Sep 4 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Oct 2 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | May 15 | — | Sep 4 – Oct 30 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 14 – Oct 2 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Jul 10 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 25 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 25 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 6 | May 29 – Jul 3 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Aug 6 | Jun 12 – Jul 17 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Sep 11 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | May 8 | — | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Aug 14 – Oct 2 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Cariboo
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Cariboo.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | May 22 | — | Aug 21 – Nov 6 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | May 22 | — | Jul 31 – Sep 4 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | May 22 | — | Jul 31 – Sep 25 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | May 22 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 25 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | May 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | May 22 | — | Aug 21 – Nov 6 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Cariboo
34 herbs that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Cariboo.
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| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jul 24 – Oct 9 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Mar 13 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 11 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | May 8 | — | Aug 7 – Oct 23 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 19 – Aug 7 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 11 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Sep 4 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 18 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 18 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Aug 7 – Oct 9 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Mar 13 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Sep 4 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | May 8 | — | Aug 7 – Oct 23 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 18 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 24 – Sep 18 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 18 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 28 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 18 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 18 | 70–90 |
| Mint | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 18 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 18 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 26 – Aug 28 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 18 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 24 – Sep 18 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 27 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 | Aug 6 | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 18 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Mar 13 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 11 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 18 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | May 8 | — | Sep 11 – Oct 23 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Cariboo
51 flowers that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Cariboo.
Show all 51 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Mar 13 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 3 – Oct 2 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | Apr 3 | — | May 1 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 3 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 27 | — | May 15 | — | Jul 31 – Oct 9 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Mar 20 | Apr 10 | May 1 | — | Jul 3 – Sep 18 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Feb 20 | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 9 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 27 | May 1 | May 15 | — | Jul 31 – Nov 6 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 27 | — | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Mar 20 | Apr 10 | May 1 | — | Jun 19 – Sep 18 | 50–70 |
| Celosia | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Oct 16 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 27 | May 15 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 27 | May 8 | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Nov 6 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Apr 3 | May 1 | May 1 | — | Jul 10 – Oct 9 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Jul 16 – Aug 6 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Apr 3 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 31 – Oct 30 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 27 | — | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Nov 6 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 27 | Apr 3 | Apr 17 | — | Jun 5 – Aug 28 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 27 | May 15 | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Nov 6 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 27 | May 15 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Mar 6 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Nov 6 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Feb 20 | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 9 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 31 – Oct 30 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 20 | — | May 15 | — | Aug 7 – Nov 6 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Aug 13 – Sep 10 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 20 | — | May 15 | — | Jul 31 – Oct 23 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Mar 6 | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 16 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 14 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Apr 3 | — | — | Jun 12 – Aug 7 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 20 | — | May 22 | — | Jul 31 – Sep 18 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Oct 23 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 20 | — | Apr 24 | — | Jun 19 – Sep 4 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 27 | May 15 | May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Mar 20 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 3 – Oct 2 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Apr 3 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 3 – Oct 16 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Feb 20 | — | May 1 | — | Jun 26 – Aug 28 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Sep 4 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Mar 6 | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 16 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 27 | May 15 | May 15 | — | Jul 31 – Oct 23 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 27 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jun 26 – Oct 2 | 50–70 |
| Roses | Feb 20 | — | May 15 | — | Jul 31 – Nov 6 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 27 | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 16 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 27 | — | May 15 | — | Sep 11 – Nov 20 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Feb 20 | Apr 17 | May 1 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 18 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Apr 10 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 31 – Oct 16 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Mar 13 | Apr 17 | May 1 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | Mar 20 | Mar 27 | May 1 | — | Jul 17 – Sep 18 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Feb 13 | — | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 9 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 27 | May 1 | May 15 | — | Jul 24 – Nov 6 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Apr 3 | May 8 | May 8 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 16 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Cariboo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Cariboo, BC?
Cariboo is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Cariboo, BC?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Cariboo falls around May 1. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Cariboo, BC?
The median first fall frost in Cariboo arrives around October 15. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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